How should intentionally skipped sequences be represented in the “Sequence Listing XML”?

Source: FAQ (MPEP-Based)BlueIron Update: 2024-09-30 10 Rules5 Related FAQs This page is an FAQ based on guidance from the Manual of Patent Examining Procedure. It is provided as guidance, with links to the ground truth sources. This is information only: it is not legal advice. According to MPEP 2412.05(a), intentionally skipped sequences must be included…

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How should sequences with defined regions separated by undisclosed gaps be represented in a Sequence Listing XML?

Source: FAQ (MPEP-Based)BlueIron Update: 2024-09-30 10 Rules5 Related FAQs This page is an FAQ based on guidance from the Manual of Patent Examining Procedure. It is provided as guidance, with links to the ground truth sources. This is information only: it is not legal advice. The MPEP 2412.05(e) provides specific guidance on how to represent…

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How are sequences with known numbers of ‘n’ or ‘X’ residues between defined regions represented in a Sequence Listing XML?

Source: FAQ (MPEP-Based)BlueIron Update: 2024-09-30 10 Rules5 Related FAQs This page is an FAQ based on guidance from the Manual of Patent Examining Procedure. It is provided as guidance, with links to the ground truth sources. This is information only: it is not legal advice. According to MPEP 2412.05(e), sequences with known numbers of ‘n’…

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How should sequences with gaps or unknowns be represented?

Source: FAQ (MPEP-Based)BlueIron Update: 2024-09-30 10 Rules5 Related FAQs This page is an FAQ based on guidance from the Manual of Patent Examining Procedure. It is provided as guidance, with links to the ground truth sources. This is information only: it is not legal advice. Sequences with gaps or unknowns should be represented as follows:…

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